Extreme Networks MACsec Feature Pack for X695 Series Switches
The Extreme Networks MACsec Feature Pack for X695 Series Switches enables enhanced network security by activating hardware-based encryption capabilities on your network infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security: Activates MACsec for encrypted data transmission, protecting sensitive information.
- Hardware Acceleration: Utilizes dedicated hardware for efficient encryption without impacting network performance.
- Platform Specific: Designed exclusively for the Extreme Networks X695 Series switches.
- Subscription Based: Provides ongoing access to the MACsec feature set through a flexible subscription model.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This platform software license unlocks the Media Access Control Security (MACsec) feature for Extreme Networks X695 Series switches. MACsec provides hardware-based, IEEE 802.1AE compliant network data encryption, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality between network devices. This feature pack is essential for organizations requiring robust security for sensitive data in transit.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to secure critical network segments, such as connections between data centers, campus network links, or connections to sensitive departmental resources. It integrates directly into the X695 switch platform, enhancing the security posture of their existing network infrastructure without requiring additional hardware.
- MACsec Encryption: Enables IEEE 802.1AE compliant hardware-based encryption for secure data transmission.
- Data Integrity: Ensures that data has not been tampered with during transit.
- Confidentiality: Protects sensitive data from unauthorized access and eavesdropping.
- Performance Optimized: Leverages dedicated hardware on X695 switches for efficient encryption without performance degradation.
- Subscription Access: Provides continuous access to the MACsec feature set through a renewable subscription.
Secure your business data in transit with this essential MACsec feature pack, offering enterprise-grade encryption for your X695 switches.
What This Enables
Enable Encrypted Network Links
Enable teams to secure critical network connections between locations or sensitive network segments. Streamline the deployment of encrypted communication channels to protect proprietary data.
Organizations deploying secure inter-site connectivity, Businesses managing sensitive data flows, Teams requiring compliance with data encryption mandates
Protect Sensitive Data in Transit
Automate the protection of sensitive customer or financial data as it travels across the network. Ensure data confidentiality and integrity to meet regulatory requirements and build customer trust.
Businesses handling PII or PCI data, Organizations with strict data privacy policies, Companies operating in regulated industries
Meet Compliance and Regulatory Standards
Support teams in meeting stringent compliance mandates that require data encryption for network traffic. Provide auditable proof of secure data transmission to regulatory bodies.
Organizations subject to HIPAA, GDPR, or SOX, Businesses requiring secure data handling protocols, Companies needing to demonstrate due diligence in data protection
Key Features
MACsec Hardware Encryption
Provides high-performance, hardware-accelerated encryption for data in transit, ensuring confidentiality without impacting network speed.
IEEE 802.1AE Compliance
Ensures interoperability and adherence to industry standards for network security, facilitating easier integration and compliance.
Data Integrity Checks
Guarantees that data has not been altered during transmission, protecting against man-in-the-middle attacks and data corruption.
Subscription Licensing
Offers flexible and ongoing access to the MACsec feature set, allowing for predictable budgeting and continuous security updates.
X695 Series Specific
Optimized for Extreme Networks X695 Series switches, ensuring seamless integration and maximum performance within your existing infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust encryption to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making MACsec essential for secure transactions and data handling.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must secure patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating encrypted network communications to prevent breaches and ensure patient privacy.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle classified or sensitive citizen data and must adhere to strict security mandates, often requiring end-to-end encryption for network communications.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle highly confidential client information, requiring strong encryption to maintain client privilege and comply with data protection laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MACsec and why is it important?
MACsec (Media Access Control Security) is a standard that provides security services for Ethernet traffic. It ensures data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity at the network access layer, protecting data as it travels between network devices.
Does this license require additional hardware?
No, this is a software feature pack that enables MACsec functionality on compatible Extreme Networks X695 Series switches that already possess the necessary hardware capabilities. It unlocks existing hardware potential.
What is the term of this subscription?
The subscription provides ongoing access to the MACsec feature. Specific term lengths and renewal options are available at the time of purchase and are detailed in your service agreement.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.